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When I first spotted the document I thought it’s a Wander book but actually this one is a pass book of a maid. But at the same time it’s also a service book, passport and a citizenship document. I have…

In Swiss history, the Helvetic Republic (1798–1803) represented an early attempt to impose a central authority over Switzerland, which until then had consisted of self-governing cantons united by a loose military alliance (and ruling over subject territories such as Vaud).…

What a great finding and addition to my own collection! Once again I have to say “Thank you” to my German fellow collector who made it possible for me to acquire this outstanding, unusual and rare travel document.

Over thirteen years I have seen many significant passports but very rarely such one like this one of a key Nazi criminal who instituted a reign of terror against the civilian population and who was directly involved in the mass…

Meet Chaja Szkop (Polish spelling,later would have been spelled Chaya Shkop) from Bransk, born in Bielsk Podlaski in the Bialystok region of the Polish border. She would have been 26 years old at the outbreak of the War, was unmarried,…

One passport was already offered at an auction house before his death and a second one came up just these days. The one at the auction house is described as replacement passport issued 1972 in Dublin and the one at…

Here comes a wonderful and rare collectible in excellent condition. Once again I have to thank my friend F.M. in supporting me to grab this pretty historical document. The Republic of German-Austria (German: Republik Deutschösterreich or Deutsch-Österreich) was created following…

Erhard Milch was one of Hitler’s senior Luftwaffe officers during World War Two. Milch played a key role in building up the Luftwaffe pre-1939 and he took credit for the part played by it during the invasions of Norway and…

The Czechoslovak Identity Cards (1919-1992): History And Function As Travel Documents Z.Š., Slovak Numismatic Society at Slovak Academy of Sciences Identity cards are primarily determined to certify the personal identity of domestic population. However, sometimes they are also accepted by…

Chiune Sugihara was named as one of the Righteous Among the Nations in 1985, but long before the Lewin family had remembered and honored his heroism. Alyza D. Lewin Apr 26, 2016 6:20 PM JTA – The story of Chiune…

Here in the category “COLLECTIBLES” you will find some of my own documents which I can offer from my archive so you can enrich your fine own collection. I assure you my old travel documents are collectibles you don´t find…

Country: Chile Pages: 44 Year: 1999 Visas: Paraguay Condition: Almost mint Revenues: no Description: Another fantastic collectible from my archive! This diplomatic passport was issued to the wife of a councilor at the Chilean embassy in Paraguay. Price: $130 Shipping:…

Country: United Nations Pages: 48 Year: 1963 Visas: Special visa for Congo Condition: Excellent Revenues: no Description: Another fantastic collectible from my archive! United Nations passport for a public works expert showing his passport picture and from his wife. Rare…